World Chocolate and Cocoa Expo, Trinidad
I had the great pleasure of being an invited guest of the Cocoa Research Centre to be a speaker at the World Chocolate and Cocoa Day Expo (#WCCD8) that was held in Port of...
Tagged: cacao
My Costa Rican Wish List
This post shares some of the highlights a participant may have on the Chocolatour to Costa Rica, January 11-19, 2020.
exploring Punta Gorda, Belize
Our trip to Belize in November, 2018, was full of adventure. As I’d mentioned in this introductory post, we flew into Belize City, and then took a small plane to the southern tip of...
exploring Cuban cacao
In previous posts, I’ve taken you to the Cuban chocolate factory in Mabujabo in Eastern Cuba, and to the home of a Cuban woman who is making chocolate from her home-grown cacao near Baracoa....
tree to bar chocolate in Cuba
In my previous post, I was a little harsh on the commercial chocolate currently being made in Cuba at their government-run chocolate factory. But I did mention that there are individuals who are growing...
Belcolade cacao plantation of the Yucatan
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting small cacao farms and larger cacao plantations and cooperatives in eight countries (to date!) during my chocolate travels. And without hesitation, I tip my hat to the Belcolade...
Winnipeg welcomes Aschenti Cocoa
Winnipeg’s chocolate scene continues to grow and evolve, and it’s great to see the Manitoba capital taking strides to become a true chocolate destination. Back on December 17, 2016, Aschenti Cocoa had its Grand...
rediscovering cacao with AMO Cacao
I had the pleasure of visiting two completely opposite types of chocolate shops while I was in Guadalajara, Mexico. It was really interesting to see how each makes their chocolate products and the contrast...
